Colorado Archives - You Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:22:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://hikingandfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-My-Outdoor-Basecamp-Square-Logo-32x32.png Colorado Archives - 32 32 Your Guide To The Ouray Perimeter Trail https://hikingandfishing.com/ouray-perimeter-trail/ https://hikingandfishing.com/ouray-perimeter-trail/#comments Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:22:41 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=57191 The Ouray Perimeter trail is an epic, and must do hike if visiting the town of Ouray for more than a couple days. This trail circumnavigates the town of Ouray and features epic views, tons of starting options, and even a path under a giant waterfall. Quick Navigation: Trail Map | Trails | Hiking In […]

The post Your Guide To The Ouray Perimeter Trail appeared first on .

]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/ouray-perimeter-trail/feed/ 1 Fly Fishing Cache La Poudre River – Fort Collins, CO – Complete Guide w/ Map, Pictures, Tips & More https://hikingandfishing.com/fly-fishing-cache-la-poudre-river-co/ Sat, 25 May 2024 13:24:52 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=11972 In this article, we will give you all the information you need to have a successful fly fishing trip on the Cache La Poudre River. We will go over the river system, rules and regulations, a river map, flies to use, local guides, and more.   My Expertise I lived in Fort Collins for three […]

The post Fly Fishing Cache La Poudre River – Fort Collins, CO – Complete Guide w/ Map, Pictures, Tips & More appeared first on .

]]> Backpacking in Colorado: Top Hiking Trails That Should Be On Your Bucket List https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-colorado/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:57:33 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=30040 If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, Colorado is the place to be! With its Rocky Mountains and diverse landscape, there are plenty of hiking trails to choose from. In this blog post, we will highlight several of the best backpacking trails in Colorado. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone […]

The post Backpacking in Colorado: Top Hiking Trails That Should Be On Your Bucket List appeared first on .

]]> Colorado 14ers Maps [Google Map, Downloadable & More] https://hikingandfishing.com/co-14ers-map/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 02:17:28 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=17521 This article will supply you with all of maps for the CO 14ers that you could need. We have a custom Google Map, links to paper maps, links to guide books, and more.   CO 14ers Google Map Below we have a Google Maps with all of the Colorado peaks above 14,000 feet in it. […]

The post Colorado 14ers Maps [Google Map, Downloadable & More] appeared first on .

]]> The Ultimate Guide To Seeing Fall Colors In Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/fall-colors-foliage-colorado/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:19:25 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=43366 Colorado in the fall is like living in a painting. Warm hues paint the landscapes. Groves of aspen trees ignite the mountains with yellow, orange, and red. The scenery of piercing mountains, vast lakes, unassuming meadows, and winding rivers is a glowing masterpiece from September to October in Colorado.   2023 Fall Foliage In Colorado […]

The post The Ultimate Guide To Seeing Fall Colors In Colorado appeared first on .

]]> 14 Best Alpine Lake Hikes in Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/best-alpine-lake-hikes-in-colorado/ https://hikingandfishing.com/best-alpine-lake-hikes-in-colorado/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:39:36 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42711 As the snow melts and spring turns to summer, Colorado paints the landscape with green aspens, winding rivers, and fields of wildflowers. Fourtneers lose their winter coat. Mountain passes open. Trails welcome runners, bikers, and dogs. Alpine lakes melt under the sun. There are over 2,000 alpine lakes across the Centennial State. Some decorate roadsides […]

The post 14 Best Alpine Lake Hikes in Colorado appeared first on .

]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/best-alpine-lake-hikes-in-colorado/feed/ 0 Bear Lake Loop Colorado – Rocky Mountain National Park https://hikingandfishing.com/bear-lake-colorado/ https://hikingandfishing.com/bear-lake-colorado/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:28:51 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=7598 Bear Lake is a high elevation lake with a gorgeous loop hike. It features views of Tyndall Gorge, an easy walking path around the lake. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy sells booklets at the trailhead teaching visitors on the natural history of Bear Lake. Elevation: 9,475 Feet (2878 m) Distance: .8 Miles (1.29 km) Elevation Gain: […]

The post Bear Lake Loop Colorado – Rocky Mountain National Park appeared first on .

]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/bear-lake-colorado/feed/ 0 14 Best Hikes in Telluride, Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/best-hikes-in-telluride-colorado/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:58:59 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=39656 In Telluride, a common saying goes, “You come for the winter and stay for the summer.” Summer in Telluride, Colorado, is an explosion of color with cool mornings and afternoon showers. It’s a playground for mountain biking singletrack, climbing in the Box Canyon at sunset, and hiking to high alpine lakes. The best time to […]

The post 14 Best Hikes in Telluride, Colorado appeared first on .

]]> Hiking Mount Sneffels – San Juan Mountains, Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/hiking-mount-sneffels/ https://hikingandfishing.com/hiking-mount-sneffels/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:39:26 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=14269 Mount Sneffels is a 14,150 foot peak in the Uncompahgre National Forest of Colorado and is a part of the San Juan Range. There are various routes to the summit of this 14er, some of which feature a rough 4 wheel drive road that takes hikers to above 12,000 feet. Distance – 7.6 miles round […]

The post Hiking Mount Sneffels – San Juan Mountains, Colorado appeared first on .

]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/hiking-mount-sneffels/feed/ 1 Hiking Crater & Mirror Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado https://hikingandfishing.com/hiking-crater-mirror-lake-colorado/ https://hikingandfishing.com/hiking-crater-mirror-lake-colorado/#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:06:50 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=37944 Crater Lake and Mirror Lake certainly have very generic names for lakes, but the views are by no means ordinary. Hiking to Crater Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado should be on the bucket list of just about anyone living in the state. The views of the extremely unique Lone Eagle Peak make […]

The post Hiking Crater & Mirror Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado appeared first on .

]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/hiking-crater-mirror-lake-colorado/feed/ 0